Coating Engineer

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

In this role, you’ll support the Thermal Spray & Robotics team by advancing coating process development and managing qualification projects that increase throughput and ensure business continuity. Your day blends hands‑on thermal spray process engineering with structured project execution, all within the Winston Technology Center’s advanced manufacturing environment.

• Design and optimize thermal spray coating processes to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
• Troubleshoot coating, robotics, and equipment issues to resolve complex production challenges.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and procedures that support coating fabrication and application.
• Conduct tests and experiments to validate improvements and control key process variables.
• Manage coating qualification projects to ensure timely completion and increased throughput.
• Collaborate with design engineering to align technical specifications with manufacturability and quality requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field) and 2–5 years of manufacturing process engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience with coating technologies, preferably thermal spray, including HVOF and APS microstructure understanding; candidates with more experience may be eligible for a more senior level position.
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as Solid Works, Mastercam, Robot master, and familiarity with Fanuc programming.
• Strong process and quality management skills including SPC, continuous improvement, and qualification documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues across coatings, robotics, and equipment.
• Analytical and influencing skills to drive process improvements and cross‑functional alignment.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.